Category: From Here and There
Mosques Welcome Hindu Devotees
By Nishi Malhotra
Ujjain: Rain, hailstorms and high velocity winds disrupted activities at the Simhastha Kumbh fair in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, leav [...]
Christians, Muslims in Thailand Gather to Promote Harmony
Bangkok: Catholic officials attended the inauguration of a new mosque in Bangkok in an effort to foster interreligious dialogue and harmony between th [...]
Pope Francis Washes the Feet of Migrants
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, recently visited a refugee centre to wash and kiss the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic r [...]
Survivor of Brussels Terror Attack Writes Letter of Hope to Unborn baby
"...I just want to tell you that life is a wonderful thing, and the world is really full of remarkable people."
So starts a letter written by one of [...]
Doha Interfaith Conference Concludes: Issues Final Statement
A Commitment to the Brotherhood of Divine Religions
The recently-held 12th Doha interfaith Conference"on "Spiritual and Intellectual Safety in the [...]
First U.S. Athlete to Compete in the Olympics in Hijab
The 2016 Summer Olympics are still months away, and Ibtihaj Muhammad already has made history. She took bronze in the Women's Sabre World Cup, and i [...]
Oldest Muslim Burial Site in Europe Discovered in France
Archaeologists working in southern France have identified three graves that are believed to represent the oldest Muslim burials ever found in Europe [...]
Harvard University Launches Online Course To Promote Religious Literacy
In order to address what she calls "widespread illiteracy about religion that spans the globe," Diane Moore, director of Harvard Divinity School's Rel [...]
Rabbi, Imam and Bishop Unite on Belgian Stamp
In an effort to promote coexistence amongst all religions, the Belgian post office, Bpost, has announced a new stamp to feature three religious Belg [...]
Baba’s Documentary on Wular Lake Wins Two Awards
Jalal-ud-din Baba: Weaving the Wular Lake Magic
The Wular Lake in Bandipora district of Kashmir, one of Asia's largest fresh water lakes, plays an [...]